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History and Highlights of old Madrid

Art, Culture, & Historical
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Discover, in a lighthearted way, the Arabic origins of Madrid and how it became the capital. We will stroll through smaller streets but also visit Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral, and the Royal Palace.

While history is crucial to understanding Madrid, let's be honest: the traditions, sayings, and anecdotes I'll share are bound to make you fall in love with it! I'll also provide tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay here.

So, what's holding you back? Book now!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Plaza Mayor

10:00 AM

Plaza Mayor

The former main square of the city is where we will start our tour.

10:20 AM

Plaza de la Puerta Cerrada

There used to be a gate in this square, but it was kept closed for decades. We will discover why.

10:40 AM

Calle de la pasa

Now inside of the "medieval" Madrid we will start focusing on the street signs and talk about the origin of some names.

10:50 AM

Carboneras cookie convent

Do nuns live here? Do they bake and sell cookies? Are the sweets good? yes, yes and yes! we will get into the details of this.

11:00 AM

Plaza de la Villa

Main square of medieval Madrid, we obviously have a lot history to talk about here.

11:30 AM

Almudena's ruins

The remains of Madrid's first church are here. We also have a fun and weird tradition going on here!

11:40 AM

Cathedral

We have a very modern cathedral in Madrid, but there is still a lot of things to tell you about it!

12:00 PM

Hill next to the Cathedral and Palace

Be blown away by the stunning viewpoint while I'll tell you about Madrid's origin

12:20 PM

Plaza de Oriente

This majestic square on the palace's side is perfect to tell you about it's history.

Ending Point

Plaza de Oriente

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